News about diseases and illnesses caused by ticks.

Month: March 2015

Upon hearing the words “Lyme disease,” most people think of two things: ticks and deer. Although these are certainly important aspects of the disease, ticks and deer are only two pieces of the puzzle. READ

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 300,000 new cases of Lyme disease will be reported this year. Onset of the disease for the majority of people is most likely to occur in June, July and August. It is less likely from December through March. READ